How to Brush a Dog With Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is an all natural oil used for many ailments, internal and external. Brushing your dog with coconut oil can improve not only his coat, but also his skin. If your dog has dry and itchy skin, coconut oil can relieve this discomfort as well as improve the look and feel of a dry coat and scaly skin. Coconut oil is also antibacterial, which means your dog’s skin will be protected from bacteria growing as a result of scratching and drying. 

You can give your dog coconut oil internally for digestion and to help metabolism, and you can also use coconut oil to brush your dog’s teeth. But for gorgeous locks, try brushing your dog’s fur with coconut oil to add a sheen to his coat and build up strong elasticity in his skin. While you are brushing with coconut oil, add some to your dog’s dry paw pads. Don’t worry if your dog licks it off. Not only is it safe, it will work internally as well as externally. 

If your dog has dry and itchy skin, he might not enjoy brushing. Using coconut oil and a gentle massage might ease some of this discomfort. Be careful not to scratch your dog with the brush, especially if his skin is overly dry. When in doubt, a treat always helps redirect a dog’s attention.

• Coconut oil is incredibly soothing and relieving for your dog's dry skin condition.
  
• Consider adding coconut oil to your dog's bath regimen if he has incredibly dry skin.
• To apply coconut oil during a bath, massage it into your dog's skin and coat and let it sit for about 10 minutes before washing it off with dog shampoo and water.
• Consider using a rake brush or a pin brush to move the coconut oil through your dog's dry fur and down to his skin.
• Coconut oil is antibacterial.
• Lauric acid in coconut oil can also help build your dog's immunities. If your dog's dry skin conditions are the result of allergies or a weak immune system, coconut oil taken internally as well as brushed into your dog's fur and massaged into the skin can help alleviate skin problems over time.
• Other properties of coconut oil include antimicrobial and antiprotozoal properties, which will help eliminate yeast and fungus on your dog's skin.
• If time allows, keep coconut oil sitting on your dog's skin for as long as possible or for at least 10 minutes to absorb into your dog's skin and begin the healing process.
• If your dog is dealing with a persistent skin condition, consider brushing coconut oil through his coat and on his skin once a week. However, if you're dealing with a bout of dry skin, try this once a month to maintain healthy skin and coat.

If your pup is rough and dry grab some coconut oil and a brush. Pamper your pooch with a coconut oil brushing to soothe irritated skin and heal dry, itchy spots in no time. Pampered pups are happy pups.